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Cooking The Perfect Piece Of Bacon? Find Tip On How To Keep Bacon From Curling In My Guide

Bacon has been a staple of many meals for centuries. In fact, bacon has been around since at least 1500 B.C.

Today, you can even find bacon in some desserts. Believe it or not, my kids love bacon ice cream.

If you are like many other bacon fans, you strive to cook the perfect piece of bacon. For many people, the perfect bacon is nice and flat.

However, there are times when your bacon ends up curling while cooking. For this guide, I am sharing tips on how to keep your bacon from curling.

As you read through my guide, you can find:

  • Tips on how to keep bacon from curling
  • Tips on how to make bacon in a pan
  • Alternatives to a bacon press
  • A delicious bacon recipe
  • Videos with cooking tips and bacon recipes

Contents

  1. 1. How To Keep Bacon From Curling? →
  2. 2. Why Does Bacon Shrink? →
  3. 3. How To Make Bacon In A Pan? →
  4. 4. What Are Some Bacon Press Alternatives? →
  5. 5. Learn A Delicious Bacon Recipe →
  6. 6. Useful Resources →

I have used various websites and my own experience to put together an informative guide. After all, we are talking about bacon here.

My goal is to help you cook the perfect bacon for your meals.

Learn How To Keep Bacon From Curling and More Information In My Guide

It is actually easy to keep your bacon from curling while cooking. I am going to share the answer plus other bacon-related information in my guide.

Are you planning to serve toast with jelly with your bacon? I share whether you can eat expired jelly and how to properly store it in this article.

How To Keep Bacon From Curling?

There is a simple solution to bacon that curls while cooking. All you need to do is place a wire rack face-down on top of your bacon. It keeps the bacon flat as it is cooking.

Of course, you do need to be careful when removing the rack because it is most likely hot. It is best to use pot holders when removing the rack from the bacon.

Another idea is to invest in a bacon press, which is designed to keep your bacon flat. It even has a handle to make putting it down and picking it up an easier task.

Food52 explains why bacon curls and how to keep it from curling in their blog post.

To quote this blog,

If you have particularly thin or fatty pieces of bacon, however, it can still curl up on you as the water evaporates from the meat and the belly fat renders. To combat this, simply lay another wire rack face-down on top of the bacon.

Why Does Bacon Shrink?

You may also be wondering why bacon shrinks while cooking.

Melting fat and a loss of moisture both play a part in the shrinking of bacon. Your bacon may also shrivel or shrink because of high heat.

Luckily, you can reduce shrinking by running your bacon under cold water. Next, you need to cook it in the oven at 365 degrees Fahrenheit for about 10 minutes, or you can cook your bacon for a little longer to ensure it is extra crispy.

How To Make Bacon In A Pan?

There are two methods of cooking bacon in a pan. Those methods are the cold-pan method and the hot-pan method.

What is the difference between the cold-pan method and hot-pan method? The cold-pan method allows the fat to render, while the hot-pan method does not render the fat. The method you choose is a matter of personal preference.

In this video, the famous Gordon Ramsay shares quick tips on cooking bacon. He also shares a few bacon recipes to try at home. This is a great way to get tips from a professional chef.

You can find the full instructions on how to cook bacon in a cold pan and hot pan on the Field Company blog. They focus on cooking your bacon in a cast iron skillet.

Field Company also gives advice on what type of bacon to use in your pan.

To quote this blog,

The best way to avoid a messy skillet is to use good bacon. Lower-quality products include lots of sugar, and that sugar can easily burn and leave residue on your cooking surface.

Can you use the stove while the oven is on? This is a good question, and you can click here to find my guide on this important cooking topic.

What Are Some Bacon Press Alternatives?

A bacon press is a great addition to your kitchen supplies, especially if you cook bacon often.

However, you may not be in the market for a bacon press at the moment. There are bacon press alternatives that can keep your bacon from curling.

If you are a fan of crispy bacon, this is the cooking video for you. In this video, Rockin Robin Cooks shows you how to cook the perfect bacon in a pan. She shares tips to ensure your bacon is crispy and evenly cooked.

A chef’s press is a small but similar alternative to a bacon press, or you can look into a grill press for cooking your bacon.

If you want to keep it simple, a wire rack can work just as well for keeping your bacon flat. You can also dip your bacon into ice-cold water for several minutes before placing it on the frying pan.

Learn A Delicious Bacon Recipe

As a bonus, I want to share a delicious bacon recipe to try in your kitchen.

If you would like to start with a simple recipe, you can always try the “Not-Just-For-Kids Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Bacon.” The full recipe can be found on the Bacon Scouts blog.

To give you a sneak peek of this recipe, the ingredients include cooked bacon, cheese slices, butter and bread. I have made these sandwiches for my family, and they always hit the spot for everyone.

Is cheese a condiment? You can find the answer to this question and more by clicking here.

Mashed is known for sharing videos with cooking tips and recipes. This includes tips for cooking the perfect bacon. In this video, you can find the real reason to cook bacon in water.

Useful Resources

It Is Easy To Keep Bacon From Curling

It is not uncommon to want straight, flat bacon for your meals. This is why many people are turning to solutions such as a bacon press, wire rack or cold water.

If you want to cook the perfect bacon for your meals, be sure to check out the above tips on how to keep bacon from curling.

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